Acupressure to the rescue!
Acupressure can be a lifesaver for your horse in emergency situations such as colic, shock and/or injury. Any horse on earth can get hurt, experience…
Category: Horse Health
Hoof cleaning basics
Hoof cleaning is one of the first things you learn as a rider, but many people neglect it after a while. Get back to basics…
Your horse’s splint bone
His splint bone may be small and apparently without function, but without proper support it can lead to painful and frustrating injuries in your horse.…
How Tellington TTouch ® supports performance horses
Find out why equine athletes can benefit from Tellington TTouch ® techniques and exercises. Human athletes use every tool and resource at their disposal to improve…
Cushing’s Syndrome (PPID) in horses – an update – part 2
As the number of horses with Cushing’s (PPID) continues to rise, we need to keep building on our understanding of the disease, as well as…
SCENAR therapy
As an emerging new therapy for equines, SCENAR may offer natural pain relief benefits for your horse. Originally developed in Russia as a treatment option…
Proper hydration for equestrians
You understand the importance of proper hydration for your horse, so you always make sure he gets the right amount of water and electrolytes —…
Why peripheral loading in the hoof is bad for your horse
Shoeing and some trimming methods force a horse to bear all his weight on the hoof walls. This causes peripheral loading, along with negative effects…
Nutritional analysis of pastures
If you’re moving your horse to a different facility, or purchasing a place of your own, you need to make sure his new pasture is…
Herbs to boost your horse’s immunity
These herbs can help protect your horse from illness and infection by giving his immunity a boost. Your horse’s immune system defends him against the…
Winter hoof care and horse health
The onset of winter often means changes in horsekeeping practices. These changes can have both positive and negative effects on your horse’s hoof quality –…
Help your horse handle vaccinations
There are times when you will need to vaccinate your horse. Knowing how to support him and his immune system will help prevent side effects.…